The European Spirits Organisation - CEPS is the European representative body for producers of spirit drinks.
Latest:
Enjoy the game responsibly...- the spirits industry reminds football fans to drink responsibly during the World Cup 2010. Have a look at the brochure being distributed in Belgium (10 June 2010)
New CEPS Annual Review 2009-10 now available
Spirits Industry Contribution to the EU strategy on alcohol-related harm 2006-2010 - for a snapshot of the main areas we have been working on during the last four years, have a look at our brochure.
New Eurobarometer report on alcohol misses the bigger picture – the new Eurobarometer report examining citizens’ attitudes towards alcohol was published today (21 April 2010).
Presentation on Consumer Awareness of alcohol related risks – snapshot of research carried out in recent years.
Video clips on drinks industry initiatives - for an interactive glance and explanation of the work being done by industry to reduce alcohol related harm, watch these clips.
2010 Tax rates on alcoholic beverages across Europe - the current tax rates on alcohol are available here.
Europe's spirits producers launch online catalogue of industry best practice. drinksinitiatives.eu has been created to allow producers all over the EU to find examples of campaigns they could run in their own countries in order to help educate people on responsible drinking and the dangers of drinking to excess. (25 Feb 2010)
CEPS E-Newsletter February 2010
The latest news from the EU Spirits industry.
See the European Spirits Indusrty's position on the EC Communication on Agricultural Product Quality Policy
New Factsheets on Alcohol & Underage Drinking, Alcohol Taxation, Pricing & Alcohol Related Harm and Alcohol Advertising & Consumption (Jan 2010)
Spirits Industry Welcomes EU's request for WTO panel on Philippines tax discrimination
Following the European Commission's decision yesterday (10 December), the formation of a dispute settlement panel to resolve discriminatory spirits taxation in the Philippines will be discussed at a WTO meeting on 21 December. (11 December 2009).
European Spirit Producers voice continued support of the EU Alcohol Strategy.
Following the adoption of the Council Conclusions on Alcohol and Health, CEPS agrees with the recommendations on the importance of a multi-stakeholder approach. (1 December 2009)
James Cockeram, new Spirits Industry President, welcomes positive results on Social Responsibility
The latest progress report on the CEPS Charter on Responsible Alcohol Consumption shows the industry is following through with its commitments. (18 November 2009)
Fourth year progress report on the CEPS Charter report published (17 November 2009)